Southern Rock Bristletail vs Toothed Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Rock Bristletail | Toothed Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lepismachilis y-signata | Spongovostox ghilianii |
| Order | Archaeognatha | Dermaptera |
| Family | Machilidae | Forficulidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Mediterranean Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Southern Rock Bristletail
A Mediterranean bristletail identified by a Y-shaped marking on its thorax. It lives under stones and in rock crevices.
Did You Know?
The Y-shaped thoracic marking gives this species its distinctive name.
Toothed Earwig
A large earwig with heavily toothed forceps found in southern European forests.
Did You Know?
Its forceps bear multiple teeth along the inner edge for gripping prey.